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Provides legal assistance with family law, will preparation, SSI, guardianship, power of attorney, protection orders, and credit issues.
Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time.
Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order.
* Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.
Categories
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
General Legal Aid
Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Living Wills
Divorce Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Emancipation of Minors
Welfare Rights Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Paternity Suits
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Legal Counseling
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Provides civil legal advice and/or representation for youth ages 12-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Categories
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Alimony Assistance
General Legal Aid
Paternity Suits
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Labor and Employment Law
Special Education Advocacy
Housing Complaints
Predatory Lending Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Emancipation of Minors
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Native American/Tribal Law
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Foster Care Legal Services
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Bankruptcy Assistance
Child Guardianship Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Home Sanitation
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Collection Complaints
Operates legal clinics across King County where free 30-minute legal consultations are available for individuals who are not already represented by an attorney.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
Categories
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Automobile Complaints
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Warranty Complaints
Impounded Vehicle Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Contract Law
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
General Legal Aid
Labor and Employment Law
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Legal Counseling
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Employment Discrimination Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Consumer Law
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Home Sanitation
Welfare Rights Assistance
Alimony Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Paternity Suits
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Organizational Start Up Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Predatory Lending Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
HIPAA Complaints
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Housing Complaints
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Corporate/Business Law
Repossession Agency Complaints
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Asians.
Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic.
Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM.
International District Legal Clinic
Chinese Information and Services Center
611 S Lane St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Categories
Labor and Employment Law
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Warranty Complaints
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Paternity Suits
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Collection Complaints
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Immigrant Labor Certification Filing Assistance
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Bankruptcy Assistance
Foster Care Legal Services
Housing Complaints
Will Preparation Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Voting Rights Protection
Elder Law
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
General Legal Aid
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Consumer Law
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Home Sanitation
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Work Permits
Emancipation of Minors
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Education Discrimination Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Automobile Complaints
Divorce Assistance
Child Advocacy Centers
Adoption Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Grandparent Rights
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Organizational Start Up Services
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Contract Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Impounded Vehicle Services
General Education Advocacy
Native American/Tribal Law
Family Justice Centers
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Predatory Lending Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills.
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills. Helps people to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs and connect to their community. Services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Help with basic needs such as health care, food stamp, housing, financial security benefits, transportation, etc.
- Sign up ESL and assistance in naturalization application
- Assistance with children’s school issues
- Signing up for social and recreational activities
- Child care resources and school system
– Informational and educational workshops
All services provided are confidential.
Categories
Refugee Resettlement Services
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Immigrant Resettlement Services
Immigrant Accompaniment Programs
General Education Advocacy
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Housing Search Assistance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Child Care Provider Referrals
Provides bilingual legal information and advice for a broad range of legal issues.
Provides legal information and advice for the following issues depending on attorney availability:
- Auto accidents
- Birth injuries
- Consumer law
- Criminal defense
- Family law
- Finance
- Immigration
- Landlord-tenant law
- Medical negligence
- Personal injury
- Property law
- Worker's rights/wage claims
Categories
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
General Legal Aid
Adoption Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Housing Complaints
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Alimony Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Labor and Employment Law
Consumer Law
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Emancipation of Minors
Contract Law
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Paternity Suits
Divorce Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Warranty Complaints